Monta Ellis

Monta Ellis (born October 26, 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player, who plays the point guard and shooting guard positions for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. Ellis' attended Lanier High School in Jackson where he was named Parade Magazine High School Player of the Year 2005 (along with Greg Oden) and a USA Today All-American. He had committed to Mississippi State University before opting for the NBA ... more

Monta Ellis (born October 26, 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player, who plays the point guard and shooting guard positions for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. Ellis' attended Lanier High School in Jackson where he was named Parade Magazine High School Player of the Year 2005 (along with Greg Oden) and a USA Today All-American. He had committed to Mississippi State University before opting for the NBA in 2005. During his four high school years he averaged 28.9 points, 4.9 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game at a shooting accuracy of 78.0% in free throws, 46.1% in field goals and 43.5% in three-pointers. His last year at Lanier High School was his best, he put up 38.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 4.5 steals per game, while shooting 80.0% on free throws, 46.0% on field goals and 48.0% on three-pointers. He scored a career-best 72 points in a game against Greenwood High School. As a junior, he scored 42 points in a 80–75... less